Dear All, Not sure if this will work or not, but attached is a diagram of the mounting I am seeking. Keith [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi Keith Is there any cross reference in the spares list as I am sure it will have a been a bought in part. I have seen that sort of mounting on something...
tubemaniac@...
Nov 1, 2006 10:55 pm
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Hi Keith, I have been browsing through my Saphire 234 Parts list as compiled by Mike Cussen here in NZ and find the following information which may or may not...
Dear All, Thanks for all the advise so far, but still haven't found one! With John Peatlings aid I have put a sketch of the part in the photos section under...
Hi Tom. Your enquiry intrigued me for although my 17HP does not have a mag. my Douglas motorcycle does, and your malady is a common occurrence, and can be...
Thanks Kevin, it is always good to have the correct numbers and I lack a 236 parts book as yet - I only have a factory 234 one. My chassis number for interest...
Sapphire Sump removal in situ. Just wanted to say THANKS to Keith Dewhurst, John Aird, Gio and Ivan for their advice. I will attempt this job shortly. I have a...
Dave, Thank you for the thanks, and by the way it is possible to change the big end shells and crank mains with the engine in situ and the sump off. Regards, ...
Done that. Gio ... -- Gio Wiederhold www-db.stanford.edu/people/gio.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Gio Wiederhold
gio@...
Nov 3, 2006 2:53 pm
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Does anyone have a Lucas part number and possible supplier for the insert for the sidelights on the top of the front guards of the Sapphire and Star?...
Hi Tom I hsve just returned from vacation and have seen your BTH query. I recall that I had troubles with magneto overheating caused by a condensor breakdown....
Hello Brian, These lights should be available somewhere in Australia. I got one set from Road and Track Supplies in Christchurch for about $NZ98 the pair which...
I should have an extra set of sidelights, oldish of course, I am now on travel in Europe, back in November. I had bought a spare, but then got some as part of...
Gio Wiederhold
gio@...
Nov 4, 2006 9:28 am
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Thank you Gio. I am sure the side light inserts are available new as Ivan says and readily available. Tracking them down is the issue. If someone knows the...
Brian, Don't forget to try the UK Club stores, I know they have refurbished chrome housings and the gasket that goes between these and the wing, so they may...
Hi Brian, The Lucas part number, for the 346, in the Lucas master catalogue is 52212A, the interior is 553780, the sealing ring is 572910, the unit or assembly...
Thank you, Keith and Mike. I have now tracked the item down at Holden. Brian _____ From: Siddeley@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Siddeley@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf ...
Hi Dave A common problem is that the oil pump draws in air from the floating filter. You can prove it before taking the sump off by overfilling with oil so...
tubemaniac@...
Nov 4, 2006 7:07 pm
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Hi Yes you can change the mains and big ends and the thrust bearings with the engine in situ. Best regards Gerry Horrox [Non-text portions of this message have...
tubemaniac@...
Nov 4, 2006 7:09 pm
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Morning all, I'm in the process of replacing the wood trim on my 346 and notice that the existing door cappings have a strip of what looks like felt along the...
Hello Martin, From my observation I think it is a kind of velvet, wrapped over a strip of tin about 1" wide, then the whole thing tacked into place. I have a...
Thanks, Ivan. I assume that it's pointless even trying to get the old ones off because of the risk of trashing them completely. I'll see if I can get some...
HI MARTIN I have been successful in removing the door capping edging and then glue on wide black velvet ribbon on to the showing face and around to the back...
Robert Penn Bradly
bradly@...
Nov 6, 2006 1:04 am
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Hello Mark, I have just finished restoring 1947 split grill Lancaster. Matthew , my son is doing a coupe we might be interested in the parts. Please let me...
I have just heard the sad news that Denis Robinson died last Saturday the 4th November. Dennis was already a long term and very active ASOC member when I...
HI KEITH If you own a 234 or 236 the Mike Cussens parts lists are a huge help, I don't know if the NZ club has them for sale, they are 10 times more ...
Robert Penn Bradly
bradly@...
Nov 7, 2006 10:54 pm
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Dear Tom I had a similar problem not with a magneto but a voltage regulator. The battery would charge for about 30 mins too and then on came the red light. ...
Ian Leighton-Boyce
ian@...
Nov 8, 2006 9:37 pm
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I have the following 17 HP spares for sale:- These are all new old stock for a 17HP:- Fan bearing Front Gearbox seal Rotor arm Contact set Full set of...
1951 Whitley for Sale for £1,500 (fifteen hundred pounds). Dry stored for past 5 years. Owned by a Judge who has bought a 236 Sapphire. Car is in Cardiff,...
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